Thomas v. Ralph E. Fair, Inc.

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

This is a venue case. Appellants Thomas-es, who were the landowners and Plaintiffs below, brought suit against Ralph E. Fair, Inc. to have an oil and gas lease on their land located in Goliad County terminated allegedly for non-production. Defendant, Ralph E. Fair, Inc., timely filed a plea of privilege to be sued in Bexar County. The landowners filed their controverting plea. After a hearing the trial court, without a jury, ruled for the Defendant; granted the plea of privilege; and ordered the case transferred to Bexar County. Plaintiff landowners have perfected…